ENFIELD ALTHLETIC HALL OF FAME
February 9, 2010
Present: Mike Cotnoir, Tim Jensen, Tony Secondo, Jerry Wingen, Mary Keller (Liaison) Kris Couture, Bob Keller, Fran Slattery, Marian Dippel, Scott Marek, Howie Bromage
Mike called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Our checkbook balance is $3,142.38 and the CD remains the same. Mike called our attention to the fact that Tim, on our behalf, very graciously sent thank you notes to all the people who sent in donations in memory of Eddie Lapponese to our organization. He also apprised all of Ed’s children of these donations. Kudos to you Tim. After this Mike brought up the fact that we need to get new committee members due to the untimely death of Eddie and the resignation of Stan Dynia. At that Mary said she tried to contact ETV regarding our advertising with them concerning the need for more bios, but did not get any reply; however, she is willing to try contacting them again about getting volunteers for our committee. Tim will contact the newspapers to advertise our need for committee members also.
Committees:
Scholarships – Scholarship night is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2010 at Fermi High and Monday, June 14, 2010 at Enfield High.
Golf Tournament – Postcards announcing the date to golfers who have golfed with us previously have been sent and received. The brochures for sponsorships and donations will be going out in March. Also prizes for our raffle are needed. Anyone who can help in regarding these matters will be greatly appreciated It was also announced that the closest to the pin trophy that is given each year will be given and dedicated in memory of Eddie Lapponese who past away unexpectedly last month.
Banquet – Mike asked Kris to contact the Crowne Plaza representative asking for a copy of our contract with them and also to have their representative contact him in regard to banquet dinner prices as the hotel is currently undergoing a change of ownership and so we are going to need to see their menu and dinner prices. Also there was talk from the committee of increasing our ticket price as we have not changed it in several years. Until we talk to the new owners we will wait for additional information before making any decisions.
Field Hockey Jamboree – Marian said that the jamboree is scheduled for Sunday, August 29th. The committee hopes to increase team participation this year. They maybe coming to our committee later in the year for money to cover some expenses they will be incurring, but other then that everything is proceeding on schedule.
By-Laws – The committee decided to table for the time being the proposed bylaw concerning inclusion of an age category (10 year increments) when electing new inductees. During this conversation it had become apparent that we are in need of additional information in order to make a decision. Mike will be endeavoring to get this to us as soon as possible. However during this discussion another motion was put forth and seconded that the requirement of high school graduation eligibility for entrance into the hall of fame (bio needed) be raised from 10 years to 15 years. After a brief discussion a vote was taken. The results 8 – 2 in favor of this motion.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Kristine Couture, Secretary |